Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairhaven Colony ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairhaven Colony serves the southwest part of the Ulm, MT school district, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the nearest edge of the attendance zone about 0.3 miles away and the furthest edge up to 0.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairhaven Colony's student population of 30 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairhaven Colony ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhaven Colony is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)3.3%
41.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhaven Colony's ranking?
Fairhaven Colony is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Fairhaven Colony?
30 students attend Fairhaven Colony.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fairhaven Colony students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairhaven Colony?
Fairhaven Colony has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairhaven Colony offer ?
Fairhaven Colony offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairhaven Colony part of?
Fairhaven Colony is part of Ulm Elementary School District.
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